94541, Hayward, CA

Hayward, California is located in the East Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area. The city has a population of approximately 238,000 and is considered to be one of the most affluent cities in California. Home prices in Hayward have increased significantly over the past several years, with median home prices reaching $1.2 million as of September 2017.

The majority of Hayward's homes are located in suburban neighborhoods near major highways and shopping centers. The city's largest neighborhood is Alameda County, which contains approximately one-third of Hayward's population. Other major neighborhoods include Union City (10%), Castro Valley (8%), and Pleasanton (7%).

Hayward's economy is based largely on technology and healthcare companies. The city has a strong industrial base and is home to several large corporations, including Intel Corporation, Google Inc., Yahoo! Inc., and Kaiser Permanente. Several universities are also located in Hayward, including Stanford University, UC Berkeley, and UC Davis.

The 94541 zip code covers much of eastern Hayward and includes many affluent suburbs such as Castro Valley, Alameda County; Union City; Pleasanton; as well as some rural areas near Livermore and Dublin in Contra Costa County. Median home prices within this zip code range from $600,000 to over $1 million according to Zillow data from September 2017 . As a result of its high home values relative to other areas within California, the 94541 zip code has seen an influx of wealthy residents who are seeking safe investments that will provide them with long-term stability .